Penetration Testing (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of penetration testing?
What is the main purpose of penetration testing?
To find security weaknesses before attackers
What makes penetration testing different from real cyber attacks?
What makes penetration testing different from real cyber attacks?
It is authorised and by professionals
Which type of security approach does penetration testing represent?
Which type of security approach does penetration testing represent?
Proactive
What does penetration testing check regarding employees?
What does penetration testing check regarding employees?
If they fall for social engineering
What type of threat does white-box testing simulate?
What type of threat does white-box testing simulate?
Insider threats from employees
What are testers given in white-box penetration testing?
What are testers given in white-box penetration testing?
Basic login credentials
What type of threat does black-box testing simulate?
What type of threat does black-box testing simulate?
External attacks from outsiders
How much knowledge does a black-box tester have initially?
How much knowledge does a black-box tester have initially?
No knowledge of the system
Why is white-box testing faster than black-box testing?
Why is white-box testing faster than black-box testing?
Testers already have initial access
What is a limitation of black-box penetration testing?
What is a limitation of black-box penetration testing?
Some vulnerabilities might be missed
What techniques must black-box testers use to gain access?
What techniques must black-box testers use to gain access?
Brute force techniques
What is the key difference between white-box and black-box testing?
What is the key difference between white-box and black-box testing?
The knowledge and access level